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Summary of Contents for WatchDog 3452H
- Page 1 Cellular Alert PRODUCT MANUAL Item # 3452 and 3453 Family of devices...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new WatchDog Cellular Alert PRO. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248- 8873 or 815-436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. -
Page 3: General Overview
General Overview This manual describes how to use your WatchDog Cellular Alert (Models: #3452, #3452H, #3452W, #3452P, #3453, #3453H, #3453W, and #3453P) and how to keep it working accurately for many years. This manual will describe how to use the PRO model which contains a cellular module. -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications Hard Case with Handle—8 3/4” x 7” x 4” deep Output Relay Specifications: Internal relay 250 V, 1 Amp AC or DC Maximum switching power 60 W or 60 VA. Operating Temperature Range: Limited by the batteries being used. Most Alkaline batteries have a recommended operating range of - .4°F to 131°F (-18°C to 55°C) Uses 6-volt lantern battery (not included). -
Page 5: Important Sim Card Information
Important modem information GSM: Spectrum Technologies recommends the purchase of a 3G Pay As You Go SIM Card and Service Plan with voice and text ca- pabilities. For example, a $25 Pay As You Go SIM card with a 90 day life would work well. -
Page 6: Setup
setup PRO models that contain a GSM cellular module require a SIM card to make a voice call or send text messages to a designated phone. It also has the option of setting a relay. A SIM card and service plan (Pay As You Go recommended) is neces- sary but not included. - Page 7 The CDMA modem does not require nor have a SIM card holder. When activating the unit your service provider will need the modem’s ESN and MEID number listed on the back. The CDMA modem has two identical connectors on top. Use the one labeled ‘CDMA’ for the antenna. Slide the module into the DB15 connecter and then snap it onto the Vel- cro at the back of the case.
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Page 8: Sensor
Sensor setup Sensor Setup for Temperature, Water, and Humidity Run the sensor plug into the case through the gland nut. Pass the cable through the cable hook on the panel. Using the cable hook keeps the wire from tangling with the dialer mechanism. Tighten the gland nut once the cable is positioned. -
Page 9: Battery Setup
Battery setup Press the battery against the foam on top (see picture to the right) while ensuring the spring posts are properly aligned on the circuit board below (see picture below). Caution: There are two silver circles on the board. One post should be on the inner circle and one post should be on the outer circle. - Page 10 Battery setup When the batteries are first connected, the display will show the firmware version on the first line and indicate whether the cellular module cable is connected (w/ modem) on the second. This will transition to the Run or Off menu after 5 seconds. Once the battery is in place, it needs to be secured tightly with the Velcro straps provided.
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Page 11: Programming The Control Panel
Programming the control panel Pressing the DISPLAY button will activate the LCD. When the LCD is on, the DISPLAY button is used to scroll through the various modes. These modes are Off, Test, Setup, Run. Once the desired mode is displayed, select it by pressing the SET button. NOTE: The first time the Cellular Alert is used, at least one phone number must be programmed into the Alert section of the SETUP mode. - Page 12 Sensor - In the Sensor setup the choices are: Temperature in Fahr- enheit, Temperature in Celsius, Humidity, Wetness, and Voltage. Using the up and down arrows, toggle between the choices. Once the desired sensor is displayed, press the SET button. The display will toggle to Limit mode.
- Page 13 The text message will read similar to: “ALERT Temp F, limit 34.0 F, current 33.7 F”. If both Voice Call and Text Message are set to NO only the relay will be activated during an alert. The relay choice is used to trigger a switch that will perform an ac- tion (See setting up a relay function on page 16), such as sound a horn, turn on a fan, or turn on an irrigation system, it will not trigger the modem to make a call.
- Page 14 PARAMETER RESET - If at any time the control panel setup is showing incorrect options, the Cellular Alert may need a facto- ry reset. Please follow these steps: 1. Lift battery to disconnect power 2. Press and hold Display 3. Release battery to make contact with battery platform 4.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation When the programmed threshold is surpassed and the cellular module sends an alert but the call is unsuccessful (due to line being busy, down, etc.), the cellular module will redial after 1, 2, 4, 8,16, 32 and 60 minutes. It will then attempt to dial every hour until it is successful or the sensor value falls above or below the threshold. -
Page 16: Output Relay Function Setup
The maximum switching power is 60 W or 60 VA. The terminal block for the relay appears to the right of the WatchDog logo on the control panel. It contains three wire terminals, NO—NormallyOpen COM—Common... -
Page 17: Installation
The temperature sensor should be at least three inches from the ground for an accurate temperature. In humidity mode (Item 3452H or 3453H), the sensor should be placed in an area that gives a repre- sentative reading. The sensor and... - Page 18 Power Alert Installation Feed the power cord through the gland. The P120 (120VAC) model includes a pro- tective housing for the sensor relay. Once fed through the gland, the power cord must be connected to the sensor relay. Open the protective housing (using a Phil- lips screwdriver, not included).
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Page 19: Led Light Definition
LED Light Definition There is an LED light that shows through the outside of the case. The light indicates what mode the Cellular Alert is in. The following chart shows the patterns: Light Pattern Mode Short green flash each 5 seconds Run mode, sensor in normal or Notify range Short green flash, followed imme- Run mode, sensor in normal or... -
Page 20: Warranty
Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warran- ty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or replace prod- ucts that prove to be defective. This warranty does not cover dam- age due to improper installation or use, lightning, negligence, acci- dent, or unauthorized modifications, or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product.
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